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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0602 |
Product Name | Vitamin C (L-ascorbyl palmitate) |
CAS | 137-66-6 |
Structure | |
Description | Active form of vitamin C that is fat-soluble and more stable but somewhat less potent than L-ascorbic acid when incorporated into products. Purity >98%. |
Solubility | Soluble in oil and alcohol, water-insoluble |
Appearance | White-yellowish powder, odorless |
Application | Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products. |
Storage | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
Composition | L-ascorbyl palmitate |
Features And Benefits | Oil-soluble form of vitamin CPotent antioxidant. Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skinWidely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spotsAntioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbyl palmitate with L-ascorbic acid and/or vitamin E |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 2936270000 |
INCI | L-ascorbyl palmitate |
Manufacture | L-ascorbyl palmitate is produced synthetically by adding palimitic acid (a fatty acid) to l-ascorbic acid to form a fat-soluble ester. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | L-ascorbic acid and palmitic acid |
Uses | Add to hot fat phase or emulsifier phase of formulas; if it does not dissolve completely add vitamin C and some oil to a mortar and blend the mixture thoroughly with the pestle; suitable solvent: ethoxydiglycol; typical concentration 0.2-3 %. For external use only. |